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Drought plans in effect
The way we respond to future droughts has come under discussion, as the Kaipara District Council adopted …
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Old handrails for new Following a delay and replanning, it’s been a hive of activity down at the Pahi wharf recently, where the upgrade has started with local contractors …
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Mighty together for mental health p This year’s mental health awareness week was fronted with the concept of talking to your friends to help them through the hard times we all sometimes face. To make that message hit home, Ruawai College took all of Thursday to band together in a variety of events that prioritised how a team can conquer challenges a single person alone may find too much to handle. That involved flipping pages in a reading challenge, flipping pancakes for a tasty treat, mural painting, dancing, music and a school-wide push for every single student to help flip a giant tractor tyre up and down the netball courts. Story on page 9 …
Three waters mandate anticipated u by Andy Bryenton
As other councils both locally and around New Zealand vote to opt-out of the government’s Three Waters reforms, the Kaipara District Council is keeping an open mind and seeking answers to crucial questions before making a final decision.
Bikes at the lakes
Sport Northland is once again bringing top-grade cycling to the Kaipara, this time inviting mountain bikers to tackle a three-part challenge …
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As the original timetable for opting in or out of the controversial water services reform looms, councillors engaged in a spirited debate of the issues last week, leaving the door open for further negotiations, even as the possibility of a central government ruling was suggested,
forcing the reforms through. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said last week that she had not ruled out mandating the changes. “My concern is that if we don’t come at this with the right tone, we will not be listened to. If we are not listened to,
then what is mandated will not be the best outcome,” said deputy mayor Anna Curnow. “The chances are that it is going to happen, so to me, there’s a real urgency that we get our points across.” continued on page 3 …
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